Every Global Payroll setup is built around entities. Understanding what they are, and what you can and can't change about them, makes it much easier to understand how the rest of your payroll setup works.
What is an entity?
An entity is the legal organisation under which your employees are hired and paid. Each entity:
Is associated with one or more countries
Has payroll configured specifically for those countries
Follows the local payroll and compliance requirements for those countries
What entities determine
The countries linked to an entity determine:
Which payroll rules apply
What employee information is required
How payroll is calculated and processed
Who sets this up
Your entity and country setup is created and maintained by Remote People during implementation, to make sure payroll runs correctly and stays compliant. You can view your entities and countries throughout the platform, but this setup is not editable. This includes adding or removing entities, adding new countries, or changing payroll configuration directly.
If something looks incorrect
If you notice something that looks wrong or incomplete in your entity setup:
Don't attempt a workaround
Contact us as soon as possible, with clear details of what needs reviewing
We'll review the setup and advise on next steps and timelines.
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